Pregnant Woman Bitten by a Snake Late in Her Pregnancy

Published on October 23, 2019
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It’s More Common from One or Two Species

Dr. Jackson focuses primarily on venomous snakes and knows that rapid collapse is primarily connected with a few species. Because of this, people might collapse within just half an hour or an hour after a bite. The western brown snake was the likely culprit for poor Martin. These snakes are the cause of over 60 percent of all life-threatening snake bites in West Australia. Of course, there is another species that could be to blame.

The Western Brown Snake, Which Is Deadly

The Western Brown Snake, Which Is Deadly

What Other Snake Could Have Caused This?

Corin Desmond is a reptile enthusiast with many years of experience when it comes to snake bites. He also believes that the western brown snake could have been the culprit. It’s highly dangerous to people in vulnerable situations, such as 31-weeks-pregnant Martin. However, another species could be to blame: The desert death adder. These snakes can strike when they are surprised and are highly deadly. Find out the difference between the two below.

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Death Adder

Death Adder